How does one know when the filter has reached the 500 gallon mark, instead of measuring with time? Is there an indicator on the filter?
27963
There is no indicator, you just have to make a good guess as to when you reach the 500 gallon mark.
27964
No, there's no indicator on the filter. I made a note in the calendar on my phone which is never lost if you do system back-up's
27965
There is no indicator on the filter stage. How much water are you filtering a day or week? I take that number and divide into the 500 gallon mark to determine an idea where I want to start being more aware of how the water tastes and smells. I put that on a calendar . I'm on a well and filter the water from the tap first on a slow drip before I put it into the Zen. This may extend the life of the Zen and I'm more comfortable with the quality of my water.
27966
I have been cleaning the equipment each time the water starts tasting different. I change filters according to time, but if for some reason, the water continues to take differently, then I would replace it earlier. There isn't any type of indicator on the equipment, just your own site, taste, and time.
27967
No there is no indicator, you have to gage it on your own. We could always tell because the water stopped tasting & smelling as clean
1857863
I have a indicator light on my unit, it lights up when needs to be cleaned, I say I replace the filter every 3 months
964574
My last filter went 198 gallons then blew up. However, I think it is our water quality and the age of the system. The first one I used worked for the whole lifr as expected.
21963
That's a function of the filter cartridge. Be sure it's in right. It ought to have zeros on the display
1856742
The instructions state the filter should need to be changed every 6 Months. I bought mine in December 2012 and have not changed the filter yet. The unit has four lights that indicate when the filter needs to be changed. Mine is only on the second light indicator. I run the unit 24/7 on the second of four speeds, and wash the foam pre-filter every month.
1991994
The date you put in the filter so you know when to replace it. Like on a Brita filter.
32077
Yes there is a marker to show you how much water you pored. It is a great coffee maker. The water has a filter system and the coffee is hot and tastes great.
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This is difficult to answer since I don't know how much water has past through the filter. The filter is rated for 15,000 gallons of filtered water. If you know or can estimate how much you have used it then you can judge if it has to be changed.
1053378
According to the manufacturer it will filter approximately 300 gallons of water or 6 months. In my experience the water flow starts to slow down when the filter needs replacing. Another way to ensure that you replace it at the right time is to write the date of instillation on the filter with a black marker.
1009713
I do not remember. I read the directions. It was not long but of course depends on just how dirty your filter is. Follow directions.
346968
If you turn the black knob vertical so that the water will be filtered and then turn on the water, the display should light up for a few seconds to tell you how many gallons you've run through the filter. The light doesn't stay on long though. If yours isn't doing that then, yes, I'd say you have a faulty filter.
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I personally ignore the light indicator. Changing the filter really depends on how much you use it. The filter is good for 100 gallons of water or 1,600 8oz cups. Usually last for about 3 months again depending on how often you are running water threw it. Hope this helps.
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There is no external measure for determining when to change the filter. So I change it on a schedule basis, every 3 months.
144371
Mine last about 3 months even though I used it a little longer until I ended up ordering a 3 pack. There's also a sensor that tells you when the filter is done.
625307
My indicator only changes from green to red when I need to purchase another filter.
2212588
There is a small light indicator that is supposed to come on after 6 months of usage or whenever it is time to replace the filter. The small watch size battery is used for that
119504
It depends on the size of your pool. This filter comes with a chart so you can figure it out. We started with 3 or 4. The filter will alert you if the salt is low or high. It's pretty user friendly.